Solo fly camp & new tikka stock

Hit the hills the other day for a quick solo overnight fly camp mission before linking up with some mates the next morning. The weather was far too hot for my liking and reminded me why I go diving and fishing over summer. The area is like a lot of public land places around here and well overloaded with deer. It really does need some culling done and it’s probably a bit of an attitude adjustment needed from some hunters to realise that’s the case and not feel guilty or judge others about shooting more then you can carry - particularly targeting hinds when the time comes again to have any meaningful impact. I’ve heard word that even the venison recovery guys won’t shoot these places anymore because the deer are too small and skinny and not worth the dollar.

Anyways, I also talk about a new Tikka stock made by @Fisherman . Awesome product, jump into the vid and have a nosey for yourself. Cheers.

https://youtu.be/BoUzgKbCgGE

Awesome. Good stuff. Couldn’t wander round down here with no shirt the bloody sandflies would have a field day !

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Originally Posted by Nathan F

Awesome. Good stuff. Couldn’t wander round down here with no shirt the bloody sandflies would have a field day !

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I was thinking the exact same thing :yaeh am not durnk:

nice wee review, pity bout the rain, but good call on the river.....it just aint worth it :thumbsup:

Good freezer stocking mission, be good to have that country on the back door

few BBQ's worth of meat there mate well done

Yep fair call on the river. I'm meant to be crossing the Clarence later this week and its gone from 5cumecs yesterday to 14 this morning.

If in doubt don't.
I can remember as a kid in Te Anau a family friend tried to swim a river at the head of the lake using pack as flotation and he drowned.
I was only 5 at the time but he left a young wife and a new/first child behind.
It was something that has stuck and I was very young.

good video as always.....oh to still have such a young slim body.....good on ya.

Excellent video it sure is steep when you see the animals tumble to the bottom. The stock on your 260 looks premo and comes in at a really good weight.

Awesome, might get out myself next week. Nice work

@stagstalker what are you running in your 260? And what speed from the 18inch barrel? Awesome video

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@stagstalker what are you running in your 260? And what speed from the 18inch barrel? Awesome video

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@Blair thanks mate. Running Berger 135 Classic Hunters at 2720fps

Nice work. I've often thought of going topless too on hot days but the thought of blood dripping over my sweaty body/rifle in hand and rounding a track corner face to face with a hiker would no doubt have them turning and running the other way.

Bit Hot over there is it? Probably just the right for me to visit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoUzgKbCgGE

This is the best river crossing method: https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rc...atlvihxfQGCmU7
It does require practice but allows quick safe recovery to the bank of a party member who looses their footing.

I have covered it on the forum before and had a deal for forum members for 150 mtr coils of light strong rope and carabina's through Hampedjan ? in Nelson

Thanks Moa Hunter, that's very good reading. I've never heard of that 2 rope technique before. Using two ropes looks a whole lot safer than the whole party locking arms and shuffling across. I appreciate the real world experience and testing that went into that report.

that makes sobering reading..and I have met some of the people mentioned in it....
Ive crossed some dodgy streams in the past..Ive also taught and helped teach river crossing using what are now deemed out of date methods...a stout staff/manuka pole sure as shit make the job easier on your own or with a mate downstream of you (being a solid/fat prick Im always at top breaking the flow)
hmm that bit of paracord sitting in side pocket of pack coiled up might come in handy one day.

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Thanks Moa Hunter, that's very good reading. I've never heard of that 2 rope technique before. Using two ropes looks a whole lot safer than the whole party locking arms and shuffling across. I appreciate the real world experience and testing that went into that report.

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I was really impressed when I read it too.
In all reality it is just a modification of the rope assisted crossing method used by the military. The two ropes and being able to quickly pull a downed person back to the bank is the key to safety.
If you would like to meet at the Waimak for some practice I am keen and will bring three ropes

Another great video. I’m running one of those stocks and they’re amazing. Light, stiff and take a beating.
If anyone is after one I recommend you contact Fisherman and order one, he’s great to deal with and you won’t be disappointed.

Super vid and hunting. Love the stock too.